Plants vs Zombies

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Is staff available for coverage?:

Yes

Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?:

Yes

Manager Comments:

Brains.

Program Identification

Location:

Choctaw Library

Date:

Monday, October 24, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
4	30	00 minutes	6	00	00 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Zombies are taking over the neighborhood! What's the best way to defeat them? Your plants, of course. Come play the popular game, "Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2," while also learning how to plant your own plants. We'll also make some Plants vs Zombies inspired food, but don't worry no brains are listed in the ingredients. Make sure to check out our cooking and gardening books on your way out, as well as our books on how to survive a Zombie apocalypse.

Primary Age Group:

PreTeen (ages 9-12)

Additional Age Groups:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: Xbox One will need to be set up by the TV for 4 players. 4 tables will also need to be set up for the cooking and planting stations, Tables: 4, Chairs: 10 , Notes: Staff: dbeach, aileen.barton Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

Registration Starting Time:

8:00 AM

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

9:00 PM

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
20

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

No presenter

Program Justification

Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?:

Yes

Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?:

Yes

How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?:

This program fits the theme of gardening and cooking as the program will involve both planting plants and making "Plants vs Zombies" inspired food. This program also fits the core value of "Commitment to Learning as Enjoyment." We are using a popular video game and using it to teach about gardening and cooking.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Ensure a Welcoming Experience: Visitors are welcomed into an atmosphere of hospitality, exemplary service, and friendly interaction.

Why will this program be successful?:

Teens and tweens love the Plants VS Zombies game and will enjoy not only playing the game, but also the activities based on the game.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success will be determined by participation and attendance.

Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?:

Yes

Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?:

Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?:

Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)

Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

We will include a in-program display with books about planting, cooking, and surviving the zombie apocalypse.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.

Supply/Shopping List:

Pots for plants plants to plant Ingredients to make food

Final Comments:

Dana and Allie will each have a station and the kids will rotate from each station--from playing the game, to making food, to planting plants.

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.